Cassia Silent City of Rocks
National Natural Landmark
Photo of Cassia Silent City of Rocks
IN
BRIEF
Cassia Silent City of Rocks contains monolithic landforms created by exfoliation processes on exposed massive granite plutons. It is the best example of bornhardts (weather-resistant rock left standing after erosion of surrounding rock) in the country. Ownership: Federal, State, private.
Cassia Silent City of Rocks contains monolithic landforms created by exfoliation processes on exposed massive granite plutons. It is the best example of bornhardts (weather-resistant rock left standing after erosion of surrounding rock) in the country. Ownership: Federal, State, private.
DESIGNATION DATE
1974
